Past and Present:  Brand Leaders

When Memory Foam was initially developed in 1966 it was as a commissioned product for NASA to improve safety and product astronauts during space travel.  Commercially it was introduced as medical cushioning and as padding for disabled patients as it was effective in eliminating the pain and discomfort from long term immobility.  This benefit translated into mattress and mattress topper design in the 1990s.

The pioneer in the mattress industry with Memory Foam was Tempur-Pedic®.  The company spent millions to market the new non-innerspring style mattresses and related accessories.  This branding effort has resulted in such a strong branded identity that the product is often referred to by the brand name Tempur-Pedic® much in the way that Jell-O ® is the common name for gelatin.  But times are changing; the Memory Foam products and service commitments from the competition have surpassed the legacy of past performers.

As an informed consumer it is important to compare the benefits of the market leader with other competitors including the price – value factor are you getting the best bang for your buck?

Mattress Toppers Face Off

Mattress toppers have been designed to allow the consumer to experience all the benefits of Memory Foam without the investment in a complete mattress set. Memory Foam is known for its health benefits for those suffering from back pain, fibromyalgia, joint and muscle pain as the pressure point contact of innerspring mattresses is replaced by the high energy air flow of the Memory Foam.

Tempur Pedic® offers a Swedish Mattress Overlay™ which is 3 inches thick and is designed to be an alternative in areas where the complete mattress system is not practical.  The Swedish Mattress Overlay™ ranges in price from $532 for a Twin size to $948 for a California King.   The Overlay is not returnable and has no try out period.  There is a $75 shipping charge for the continental US and additional charges for other states.  Tempur-Pedic® offers a 5 year warranty on the Swedish Mattress Overlay™.

Memoryfoam.com® offers a 5 pound Memory Foam Mattress Topper™ as 5 pounds is considered to offer the best benefit for the consumer.  The 5 lb density offers solid benefits in terms of pressure relief and then selected height will determine the level of softness and luxury experienced.  While Memoryfoam.com® offers 2 inch to 4 inch heights in Mattress toppers with the 2 inch recommended for children and 4 inch recommended for larger people or those seeking the maximum benefit from pressure relief.  The 3 inch height Memoryfoam.com® Mattress Topper which compares to Tempur-Pedic® Swedish Mattress Overlay’s™ 3 inch height runs from $249 for a Twin to $499 for a California King.  Memoryfoam.com® offers a 90 trial and a 10 year warranty.  This product is made in the US and offers COOL-TEK technology which allows you to sleep cool on Memory Foam.  Memoryfoam.com® offers free shipping.

If the product meets the pressure relief needs, has double the warranty, allows you to test the product for 90 days, isn’t that the best bang for your buck?

View our Tempurpedic comparison page which puts Memoryfoam.com and Tempurpedic mattresses head to head!

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